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SutureVet provides a specialist range of equine sutures designed to meet the exacting standards of horse surgery and large animal veterinary practice. Whether you are performing colic surgery, wound closure, tendon repair, or reproductive procedures, our suture materials deliver the strength, flexibility, and tissue compatibility required in equine patients.
Horses present unique surgical challenges — large tissue volumes, high wound tension, and active post-operative movement all demand suture materials with superior knot security and tensile strength. Our equine range includes heavy-gauge absorbable sutures such as polyglactin and poliglecaprone for internal closures, alongside durable non-absorbable nylon and polypropylene sutures for skin and external applications.
Needle options include taper point for visceral and muscle layers, and reverse cutting for tough cutaneous tissue. All products are ISO-certified and trusted by equine vets, referral hospitals, and racing yards across the UK.
Benefit from competitive trade pricing, bulk purchasing options, and fast UK dispatch from SutureVet.
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75 cm – Blue – DS 36 (36 mm) Cutting Needle (Box of 12)
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Sutures are intended for general soft tissue approximation and ligation where long-term tensile strength is required. Manufactured from high-quality polyamide monofilament, these sutures are non-absorbable and designed to produce minimal tissue reaction.
The smooth monofilament construction provides low tissue drag, excellent handling characteristics, and reliable knot security, supporting precise placement and consistent clinical performance. The blue colouring enhances visibility against tissue, aiding accurate suture placement during procedures.
This variant is supplied in USP 3/0, 75 cm length, and fitted with a DS 36 (36 mm) cutting needle, designed to cut cleanly through tougher tissue such as skin. Cutting needles are particularly suitable for skin closure and procedures requiring controlled penetration and precise incision.
LUXAMID nylon sutures are widely used in hospitals, clinics, and surgical centres for skin closure, general surgery, and plastic surgery applications where non-absorbable wound support is required. Each box contains 12 sterile sutures, individually packaged to maintain sterility and suitability for professional surgical use.
Product code: NY30DS36.
LUXAMID Nylon Non-Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Sutures are intended for general soft tissue approximation and ligation where long-term tensile strength is required. Manufactured from high-quality polyamide monofilament, these sutures are non-absorbable and exhibit minimal tissue reaction.
The smooth monofilament construction provides low tissue drag, excellent handling characteristics, and reliable knot security, supporting precise placement and consistent clinical performance. The blue colour enhances visibility against tissue, aiding accurate suture placement during procedures.
Supplied in USP 0, 75 cm length, and fitted with a DS 24 (24 mm) cutting needle designed to cut cleanly through tougher tissue such as skin. Cutting needles are particularly suitable for skin closure and procedures requiring controlled penetration and precise incision.
LUXAMID nylon sutures are widely used in hospitals, clinics, and surgical centres for skin closure, general surgery, and plastic surgery applications where non-absorbable wound support is required. Each box contains 12 sterile, individually packaged sutures.
Key Features
- Non-absorbable nylon monofilament
- USP 0 suture size
- 75 cm strand length
- Blue colour for enhanced visibility
- DS 24 cutting needle, 24 mm
- Low tissue drag and reliable knot security
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
Technical Specifications
- Product Code: NY00DS24
- Material: Nylon (Polyamide)
- Form: Monofilament
- Absorbability: Non-absorbable
- USP Size: 0
- Length: 75 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Needle Type: DS 24 Cutting
- Needle Length: 24 mm
- Packaging: Box of 12
Suitable For
- Skin closure and external wound approximation
- General soft tissue approximation
- General and plastic surgery applications
- Procedures requiring non-absorbable, long-term tensile support
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and engineered for rapid absorption and short-term tensile strength retention.
The braided construction provides excellent handling characteristics and reliable knot security, making it suitable for delicate soft tissue approximation where extended wound support is not required.
This USP 8-0 violet variant measures 30 cm in length and is supplied with a 6.5 mm 3/8 circle reverse spatula needle, specifically designed for precise, layered tissue penetration in ophthalmic and microsurgical procedures.
VICRYL RAPIDE is formulated to lose tensile strength more rapidly than standard VICRYL sutures, making it ideal for fine, short-term closure applications.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: VR501
- GTIN: 30705031120024
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 8-0
- Length: 30 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Spatula
- Needle Size: 6.5 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Ophthalmic procedures
- Microsurgical closure
- Delicate tissue approximation
- Short-term wound support
- Fine corneal or conjunctival repair
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and engineered for rapid absorption and short-term tensile strength retention.
The braided construction offers excellent handling characteristics and reliable knot security, making it suitable for delicate soft tissue approximation where extended wound support is not required.
This USP 7-0 violet variant measures 30 cm in length and is supplied with a 6.5 mm 3/8 circle reverse spatula needle, specifically designed for precise, layered tissue penetration in ophthalmic and microsurgical procedures.
VICRYL RAPIDE is formulated to lose tensile strength more rapidly than standard VICRYL sutures, making it ideal for fine, short-term closure applications.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: W9914
- GTIN: 30705031130818
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 7-0
- Length: 30 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Reverse Spatula
- Needle Size: 6.5 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Ophthalmic procedures
- Microsurgical closure
- Delicate soft tissue approximation
- Short-term wound support
- Fine tissue repair
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE Braided Polyglactin 910 Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 8-0 – 30 cm – Violet – Taper Point Needle (9.3 mm, 3/8 Circle) – W9916 (Box of 12)
Code: W9916
GTIN: 30705031130832
Units: Box (12 Each)
Division: Medical Devices
Status: Active
Product Description
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture manufactured from polyglactin 910 and engineered for rapid absorption and short-term tensile strength retention.
The braided construction provides excellent handling characteristics and reliable knot security, making it suitable for delicate soft tissue approximation where extended wound support is not required.
This USP 8-0 violet variant measures 30 cm in length and is supplied with a 9.3 mm 3/8 circle taper point needle, designed for smooth penetration through fine and fragile tissue with minimal trauma.
VICRYL RAPIDE is formulated to lose tensile strength more rapidly than standard VICRYL sutures, making it ideal for microsurgical and short-term closure applications.
Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional surgical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: W9916
- GTIN: 30705031130832
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable (Rapid Absorption)
- USP Size: 8-0
- Length: 30 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point
- Needle Size: 9.3 mm
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 Circle
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Microsurgical procedures
- Ophthalmic soft tissue repair
- Fine soft tissue approximation
- Short-term wound support
- Delicate tissue closure techniques
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile, synthetic, rapidly absorbable surgical suture composed of polyglactin 910 and specially processed to accelerate absorption, providing short-term wound support during the early stages of healing.
This USP 6-0 (metric 0.7) violet suture is supplied in a 30 cm length and is intended for fine soft tissue approximation where rapid absorption and minimal long-term tensile strength retention are desirable.
VICRYL RAPIDE sutures are absorbed more rapidly than standard VICRYL by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and eliminating the need for suture removal in appropriate cases. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: EC1534G
- GTIN: 30705031093410
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910 (Rapidly absorbable)
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Rapidly absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 6-0 (Metric 0.7)
- Length: 30 cm
- Colour: Violet (D&C Violet #2)
- Needle Configuration: Refer to packaging (if applicable)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Superficial skin closure
- Subcuticular closure
- Paediatric procedures
- Fine soft tissue approximation requiring rapid absorption
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile, synthetic, rapidly absorbable surgical suture composed of polyglactin 910 and specially processed to accelerate absorption, providing short-term wound support during the early stages of healing.
This violet suture is supplied in a 45 cm length in USP size 0.5 (metric 0.5), designed for soft tissue approximation where rapid absorption and minimal long-term tensile strength retention are desirable.
VICRYL RAPIDE sutures are absorbed more quickly than standard VICRYL by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and eliminating the need for suture removal in appropriate cases. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 12 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: V38G
- GTIN: 30705031107506
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910 (Rapidly absorbable)
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Rapidly absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 0.5
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Violet (D&C Violet #2)
- Needle Configuration: Refer to packaging (if applicable)
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 12 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Superficial skin closure
- Subcuticular closure
- Paediatric procedures
- Soft tissue approximation requiring rapid absorption
Ethicon VICRYL RAPIDE is a sterile, synthetic, rapidly absorbable surgical suture composed of polyglactin 910 and specially processed to accelerate absorption, providing short-term wound support during the early stages of healing.
This USP 5-0 undyed suture is supplied in a 45 cm length and is armed with a single-armed P-3 PRIME taper point needle measuring 13 mm with a 3/8 circle curvature, designed to provide smooth, atraumatic penetration for superficial soft tissue closure.
VICRYL RAPIDE sutures are absorbed more rapidly than standard VICRYL by hydrolysis, resulting in minimal tissue reaction and reducing the need for suture removal in appropriate cases. Each suture is sterile, single use and supplied in boxes of 36 for professional hospital and clinical environments.
- Detailed Specifications
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: VICRYL RAPIDE
- Product Code: V4930H
- GTIN: 30705031108237
- Suture Material: Polyglactin 910 (Rapidly absorbable)
- Filament Structure: Braided
- Absorbability: Rapidly absorbable (synthetic)
- USP Size: 5-0
- Length: 45 cm
- Colour: Undyed
- Needle Configuration: Single-armed
- Needle Type: Taper Point P-3 PRIME
- Needle Curvature: 3/8 circle
- Needle Size: 13 mm
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Packaging: Box of 36 sutures
- Clinical Applications
- Superficial skin closure
- Subcuticular closure
- Soft tissue approximation requiring rapid absorption
- Procedures where suture removal is undesirable